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Zahra Merali
Back to facultyAssistant ProfessorDepartment of MedicineUniversity of Toronto
Research
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Latest papers
Exploring Resident Motivation with a Podcast Creation Activity: A Qualitative Study
Medical Science Educator · 2023 · first author
1 publications.
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Exploring Resident Motivation with a Podcast Creation Activity: A Qualitative Study
Merali Z, Carayannopoulos KL, Lai A
Medical Science Educator20231 citationsFirst authorOpen Access
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- Kallirroi Laiya Carayannopoulos and Alison Lai: 1 shared paper
- Kallirroi Laiya Carayannopoulos and Zahra Merali: 1 shared paper
- Alison Lai and Zahra Merali: 1 shared paper
- Department of Medicine
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Dear Professor Merali,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
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Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
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